1. Know your rights and understand the differences in services between high school and college. You can see an overview here. You can also check out this resource that explains the difference between IDEA services you receive in high school and ADA services in postsecondary education.

2. Make sure you have a copy of your IEP!

3. Contact your school's Student Accessibility Services Offices to ask for an intake session.

4. Review common accommodations available at the postsecondary level and identify what would be most helpful for you!

5. Advocate for yourself! You can contact your professors directly to request specific accommodations - check out the template email here!

6. For additional support, you can also apply for Department of Rehabilitation Services, which can include academic planning and support, case management, and employment support!

Think College: a one-stop shop for all inclusion postsecondary programming nationally

Presentation from SF State on their Inclusion Pilot Project

Presentation from UC Davis on their Redwood Seeds Scholars Program

Regional Center: a resource that provides advocacy, case management, job placement, and other support for qualifying individuals.

Young Adult Program Orientation Slides (requires an OUSD email to view)